Mission: Hope Chest for Charity, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization which raises funds to provide real dollars to real individuals during a life-crisis such as a cancer diagnosis, as well as creating awareness for causes that effect our community. Hope Chest for Charity, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization supported through personal and corporate donations, and fundraising events.

Based in Central New York, Hope Chest for Charity, Inc. hosts events to raise both funds and awareness.

There are a plethora of non-profit organizations here in Central New York that collect funds for research and/or education. And while these are necessary components, we decided not to inundate the community with yet another, our funds go directly into the pockets of individuals in need.

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Shelly Straub, founder of Hope Chest for Charity, is a Central New York native who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. During cancer treatment, which included a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy, she was awe-inspired by the community support from family and friends, to neighbors and strangers, who graciously gave of themselves in so many ways. She says "I am so proud to live in Central New York among such giving individuals who crowd together in a time of need. My life has been spared and I beat the cancer for now - I won't just sit back... I intend to give back!"

With a strong connection to the breast cancer community and a fierce desire to help everyone who faces a crisis or life threatening disease, Shelly uses her experience to offer courage and hope while raising funds for those in need. You can read her story on her website A Tale of 2 Boobies and follow her on facebook and twitter @ataleof2boobies

Hope Chest for Charity is a not-for-profit organization which raises funds to provide real dollars to real individuals during a life-crisis,as well as creating awareness for causes that effect our community.